THE owner of Costa Coffee has said sorry to a grandma who felt compelled to take her sick grandson out of their Formby branch.

As reported in Formby Times last week, two-year-old Thomas Taylor, who is undergoing chemotherapy, was told his lollipop whistle was annoying customers so his grandmother took him to a coffee shop over the road.

But a spokesman for the cafe chain said: “Costa Coffee is committed to treating all our customers with the respect and dignity they expect.

“In this instance our barista asked the customer if she would mind stopping the toddler from blowing his lollipop whistle as it was disturbing other customers.

“One customer came forward to say they had been distracted by the noise. No offence was intended.

“Costa Coffee apologise if the customers felt uncomfortable.

“Our Formby customers can be reassured that our high standards of politeness and comfort will be maintained for all those who frequent our store.”